Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA)

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About

AFAA is the world's largest fitness and TeleFitness® educator. Since 1983, AFAA has issued over 300,000 certifications to fitness professionals from more than 73 countries around the world. Each year, health clubs, Universities, military installations and studios host over 2500 educational workshops worldwide. AFAA provides comprehensive written and practical examinations that help to ensure you possess the skills and knowledge necessary for a rewarding career! AFAA is accredited by the Distanc... moreAFAA is the world's largest fitness and TeleFitness® educator. Since 1983, AFAA has issued over 300,000 certifications to fitness professionals from more than 73 countries around the world. Each year, health clubs, Universities, military installations and studios host over 2500 educational workshops worldwide. AFAA provides comprehensive written and practical examinations that help to ensure you possess the skills and knowledge necessary for a rewarding career! AFAA is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) which is an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the US Department of Education, meeting IHRSA's 2005 recommendation on accreditation for fitness certification organizations. AFAA is also proud to be a member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), and has been granted full status with the National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE).less

Certification/Training Types

AFAA’s Primary Group Exercise Certification is designed to equip those seeking to become certified as group exercise instructors with the competencies needed to design safe and effective group exercise programming for the general healthy population.
This gold standard, fully-accredited (both exam* and program**) and globally recognized certification course is appropriate for instructors who teach free-form and/or pre-choreographed programs.
The following topics are covered in advance of the included one-day certification review and practicum workshop:
Basic Anatomy, Kinesiology, Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology
Nutrition and Weight Management
Group Exercise Program Design
Essentials of Teaching (Basic Exercise Standards & Guidelines, Motivation, Choreography, Cueing, etc.)
Exercise- selection, technique, alignment and performance with or without equipment
Injury Prevention, Emergency Response and Special Populations
Other Modalities (Aqua Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Dance Fitness, Step, etc.)
Business Skills and Legal Responsibilities (Substitute teaching, Law and Exercise)
The certification review and practicum workshop is designed to allow participants to review and apply what they’ve learned prior to taking the written and practical examinations towards the conclusion of the workshop. (Both exams are included in the $299 workshop registration fee).
Upon successful completion of the AFAA Primary Group Exercise certification course, participants will be able to:
Apply the principles of anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and kinesiology to the design and delivery of group exercise classes.
Formulate the appropriate response(s) for safety issues such as injury prevention, preexisting conditions, special populations, and emergency response protocol in a group exercise setting.
Outline and appropriately apply the AFAA fitness training recommendations according to the Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines in group program formats.
State and appropriately apply the AFAA 5 Questions when evaluating exercise selection and technique.
Integrate the areas of instructional technique, cueing, music usage, exercise sequencing and choreography within a free-form or pre-choreographed group exercise class setting.
Incorporate professionalism in his/her practice by following the Code of Ethics and related legal guidelines.
Depending on prior education or experience, AFAA recommends no less than 1-3 months of dedicated pre-study before attending the certification workshop.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & PREREQUISITES:
Possess Current CPR and AED Certification (proof must be received before certification will be issued)
Be at least 18 Years of Age
Early Registration
Pre-Study
Prior Group Exercise Experience Recommended (those with no prior experience are strongly advised to take the Group Exercise: The Practical Way® workshop or complete the Group Exercise Essentials: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities online course prior to registering for a certification workshop).

Accreditation

NBFE

Course Material Price

$0.00

Exam Price

$0.00
Note: The written and Practical exams are included.

Exam Delivery Method

Proctored In Person

Practical Exam Required

Yes

Prerequisite

18 years old;1-3 months pre-study(depending on experience); Current CPR/AED